Chapter 2041: Doomed
Inside the Blood God Sect, blood was flowing from the mouths of both Zhang Ruochen and Han Xue. They were both seriously injured.
Just now, Mo Sheng had gone berserk, fully activating the Nether Sun Divine Wheel, unleashing an overwhelming amount of divine power mixed with many strange forces. If Zhang Ruochen and Han Xue hadn't been exceptionally strong and possessed special physiques, the outcome would have been unimaginable.
"Shua."
"How are you?" Mu Lingxi asked with concern.
Zhang Ruochen raised a hand to stop Mu Lingxi from touching him, saying, "A strange force has invaded my body. I need to refine it first."
It wasn't just him. Han Xue also had a strange force invading her body, including both the gray-white flames and the unique curse power of the Nether Clan.
As the *Nine Heavens Bright Emperor Scripture* circulated, the Purifying Divine Flame moved through Zhang Ruochen's body, burning away all the invading strange forces.
Han Xue, on the other hand, activated the *Divine Fall Scripture*, using the characteristics of her Thousand Bone Physique to force the strands of strange power out of her body.
Immediately after, the thousand bones within Han Xue emitted a peculiar rhythm. Mysterious secret patterns emerged, radiating brilliant sacred light that enveloped her body.
In an instant, the injuries Han Xue had sustained were rapidly healing.
"Recovery ability as strong as the Empress's. The Thousand Bone Physique is truly uniquely gifted." Seeing Han Xue's transformation, Xiao Hei couldn't help but recall the image of Qiangu Nüdi.
The Thousand Bone Physique was known as the strongest physique of the human race, almost equivalent to an undying body. No matter how severe the injury, it could recover quickly, and after healing, it often became even stronger.
That's why some also called the Thousand Bone Physique the War God Physique, born for battle, growing stronger with each fight.
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Many strong experts of the Black Demon Realm, led by Mo Sheng, had arrived outside the Blood God Sect.
"Did you think hiding inside the Blood God Sect would keep you safe? Zhang Ruochen, even if you could soar to the heavens or burrow into the earth, you can't escape death."
A dense, ink-like demonic aura surged from Mo Sheng's body, exuding a bloody scent as if extracted from a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood.
Upon closer inspection, faint dark-golden lights could be seen within that dense demonic aura.
The cultivators of the Black Demon Realm comprehended the rubbings of the thirty-six Heavenly Demon Stone Inscriptions. No matter how talented they were, they could only cultivate Blood Sea Demonic Qi.
Only by comprehending the original inscriptions could one possibly cultivate the higher-level Annihilation Demonic Qi.
Mo Sheng had obtained the Heavenly Demon Greed Wolf Diagram and the Heavenly Demon Yin-Yang Diagram for some time. He had already grasped some of the essence from the originals, causing his demonic qi to undergo a fundamental transformation.
Those dark-golden lights were the Annihilation Demonic Qi.
Before long, all his demonic qi would be converted. By then, his combat power would skyrocket, and he might even lay the foundation for becoming a god in the future.
"Rustle."
Driven by this powerful demonic qi, the Nether Sun Divine Wheel suddenly shone brightly. Vast divine power surged, producing sounds like mountains collapsing and seas roaring.
When the divine power was pushed to its peak, the Nether Sun Divine Wheel, like a falling star, rapidly crashed into the protective formation of the Blood God Sect.
"Bang."
The three ninth-rank formations protecting the Blood God Sect all shook violently. Countless intricate formation patterns emerged, resisting the immense divine power released by the Nether Sun Divine Wheel.
After a while, the Nether Sun Divine Wheel stopped spinning, its divine power exhausted.
The three ninth-rank formations remained intact, undamaged.
"The foundations of the three ninth-rank formations are still there. I personally repaired them—how could they be easily broken?" Xiao Hei stood on the mountaintop, looking proud.
The Blood God Sect was a force founded by a god, with extraordinary heritage.
When the three ninth-rank formations outside the sect were first set up, they could withstand attacks from top-tier Great Saints. As long as no god intervened, the Blood God Sect could almost rest easy.
Xiao Hei's spiritual power hadn't fully recovered yet, and his formation mastery had only just reached the Earth Master level. So, he had only simply repaired the three ninth-rank formations, far from restoring their former power.
Everyone in the Blood God Sect breathed a sigh of relief.
Mo Sheng's ferocious might was overwhelming. If the protective formations couldn't hold him back, it would be a catastrophic disaster for the Blood God Sect.
Seeing his attack fail, Mo Sheng's gaze turned even colder. "Join me in unleashing the Nether Sun Divine Wheel's full power. Break the formation and massacre the Blood God Sect."
"Massacre the Blood God Sect!"
The saints of the Black Demon Realm responded in unison.
This battle was extremely important for the entire Black Demon Realm. If they couldn't breach the Blood God Sect, they would be ridiculed by all sides. How could they hold their heads high in the Heavenly Court in the future?
Immediately, the saints of the Black Demon Realm activated their demonic arts, channeling their power into the Nether Sun Divine Wheel. In an instant, the Nether Sun Divine Wheel blazed with divine light again, releasing boundless divine might that spread for tens of thousands of miles.
"Bang, bang."
"Ah!"
...
Living beings within this region had their bodies explode one after another, streams of pure blood qi flying out and merging into the Nether Sun Divine Wheel.
"No, I don't want to die."
Cries of unwillingness rang out, but they were powerless to change the outcome.
Of course, some strong experts also acted, resisting the strange power released by the Nether Sun Divine Wheel, protecting themselves and the cultivators around them.
After absorbing the blood qi of countless living beings and the power of heaven and earth, the Nether Sun Divine Wheel became enormous, over ten thousand zhang in diameter. Its aura made even Nine-Step Saint Kings tremble in their sacred souls.
Xiao Hei's expression turned serious. He urgently said, "Zhang Ruochen, give me the Mountain-Hiding Demon Mirror quickly."
"Take it."
Zhang Ruochen, while healing, sent out the Mountain-Hiding Demon Mirror.
Taking the Mountain-Hiding Demon Mirror, Xiao Hei immediately threw it into the air.
In midair, many intricate formation patterns flashed with light, and then the Mountain-Hiding Demon Mirror vanished without a trace. Only Xiao Hei knew that the mirror had entered the core where the three ninth-rank formations were combined.
Using the Mountain-Hiding Demon Mirror as the eye of the three ninth-rank formations would elevate their power to another level.
"Shua."
Immediately after, Xiao Hei's figure flickered, and he also entered the core of the formations.
"Everyone retreat to Infant Lord Peak." Zhang Ruochen ordered.
Infant Lord Peak had the divine patterns left by the Blood God, partially repaired by Xiao Hei, making it the safest place in the Blood God Sect.
"Boom."
The Nether Sun Divine Wheel, carrying even greater divine power than before, descended from the sky. Deathly aura filled the air, like a netherworld descending to destroy the mortal realm.
A divine shadow, tens of thousands of zhang tall, appeared, radiating supreme authority, like the lord of death, controlling the life and death of all beings.
It went without saying that this towering divine shadow was none other than Lingyang Mingjun.
The Nether Sun Divine Wheel was the ultimate war artifact forged by Lingyang Mingjun, accompanying him through countless ages. It was only natural that his divine shadow was imprinted within it.
Lingyang Mingjun's divine shadow extended a hand. Dark divine power surged and gathered, compressing violently into a small ball of light.
"Whoosh."
The small ball of light, condensed from a sea of divine power, flew out. Wherever it passed, space shattered on a large scale, as if the very world was about to break apart.
"Boom."
Upon touching the three ninth-rank formations, the small ball of light exploded, releasing a terrifying annihilating force that instantly engulfed the entire Blood God Sect.
Struck by this annihilating force, the Eternal Ancient Snow Mountain behind the Blood God Sect crumbled and was leveled to the ground. Countless savage beasts within the mountain met their deaths.
With just this one strike, the terrain around the Blood God Sect underwent a dramatic change. The entire landmass sank dozens of zhang, as if separated from the surrounding land, becoming an isolated island.
"It's over. The Blood God Sect is truly doomed this time. Zhang Ruochen can't turn the tide." A Saint King watching from afar said with a trembling voice.
If he had been within the range of that annihilating force, he would have been utterly destroyed in an instant.
Other onlookers were also gasping in shock, their scalps tingling.
"Such a terrifying divine relic. It's stronger than many Supreme Sacred Artifacts. This is Mo Sheng's real trump card."
Even the steady Fire Phoenix Fairy couldn't help but show a hint of surprise.
She had seen divine relics before, but none of them were on the same level as the Nether Sun Divine Wheel.
Among divine relics, the Nether Sun Divine Wheel should be at the top tier.
Mo Sheng, controlling the Nether Sun Divine Wheel, hovered in the air, staring coldly at the Blood God Sect engulfed by the annihilating force.
With the power of eight hundred Saint Kings from the Black Demon Realm, he had unleashed the Nether Sun Divine Wheel's ultimate divine might, enough to destroy heaven and earth. He didn't believe the Blood God Sect's three protective formations could remain intact.
At this moment, Lingyang Mingjun's divine shadow still existed, not yet dissipated.
The Nether Sun Divine Wheel slowly rotated, releasing an even darker, grayish light. Death, curses, decay—various strange forces intertwined.
Even the Saint Kings of the Black Demon Realm felt terrified, afraid of being backlashed by this power.
After a long time, the annihilating force engulfing the Blood God Sect dissipated.
"Hmm?"
Mo Sheng's brow immediately furrowed.
The result was vastly different from what he had expected. Despite such a terrifying strike, the three ninth-rank formations protecting the Blood God Sect were not shattered.
Turning his gaze, a mirror light caught Mo Sheng's eye. "Using Zhang Ruochen's Supreme Sacred Artifact as the formation eye. Truly clever."
"Senior Brother Mo Sheng, what should we do now? The three ninth-rank formations are interlocked, already hard to break. Now with a Supreme Sacred Artifact as the formation eye, it's even harder to breach." Zhuo Gu appeared beside Mo Sheng, frowning deeply.
A formation Earth Master was indeed a headache.
Mo Sheng's mind raced, and he said in a deep voice, "A formation's operation requires immense power and a stable foundation. As long as we cut off the power source and destroy the foundation, no matter how strong the formation, it will be broken."
As he spoke, millions of sacred dao rules surged from Mo Sheng's body, wrapping around the Nether Sun Divine Wheel.
These sacred dao rules were cultivated by Mo Sheng through comprehending the ways of death, decay, devouring, and destruction—perfect for driving the Nether Sun Divine Wheel.
Lingyang Mingjun's divine shadow became even more solid, as if about to cross the river of time and truly descend here.
"Bang."
Lingyang Mingjun's divine shadow reached out a hand, pressing directly onto the barrier formed by the formations. A vast, abyss-like divine power erupted, crushing down, trying to shatter this formation barrier.
This divine power instantly enveloped the formation barrier, even penetrating into the ground, attempting to completely isolate the Blood God Sect from the outside world, preventing any external power from entering.
At the same time, the divine power was also fiercely trying to destroy the foundations of the three ninth-rank formations, causing them to collapse on their own.
With a loud rumble, the space near the Nether Sun Divine Wheel shattered, forming a huge black hole. An extremely dense netherworld aura emanated from the spatial hole.
Immediately after, a vast amount of dark power surged out of the spatial hole, absorbed by the Nether Sun Divine Wheel.
"This divine relic can forcibly open an energy channel connected to the Hell Realm, drawing dark attribute power from the Hell Realm."
Many cultivators watching from afar changed color, staring at the spatial hole.
Fortunately, it was just an energy channel. If it were a physical channel, cultivators from the Hell Realm could cross over directly.
After absorbing a large amount of dark power from the Hell Realm, the divine might released by the Nether Sun Divine Wheel became even greater, completely suppressing the space where the Blood God Sect was located.
Thus, no one in the Blood God Sect could escape, not even Zhang Ruochen, the Heir of Time and Space.
Since he had declared he would massacre the Blood God Sect, how could he allow any fish to slip through the net?
Under the crushing pressure of Lingyang Mingjun's divine shadow, the entire Blood God Sect kept sinking, as if about to be buried alive.
Xiao Hei stood at the formation eye, looking up, and snorted lightly, "Trying to destroy the foundation and cut off the formation's power supply? What a delusion. The Blood God Sect's formations were set up by the most top-tier formation Earth Masters. The foundations are the most stable, and the power needed comes from the sacred veins within the sect. I'd like to see what tricks Mo Sheng can pull. Hmph."
With the Mountain-Hiding Demon Mirror as the eye of the three ninth-rank formations, Xiao Hei had few concerns.
Unless the Nether Sun Divine Wheel could unleash several times more power, there was no way to break through the formation.
After the Blood God Sect sank five hundred zhang, everything stabilized. No matter how hard Lingyang Mingjun's divine shadow pressed, it couldn't make the sect sink further.
"It seems we're safe now. The Black Demon Realm people can't break in, and they can't stay outside forever. They should retreat soon." Bao Lie breathed a long sigh of relief.
Although it felt quite stifling, at least it prevented heavy casualties in the Blood God Sect. There would be plenty of opportunities to settle accounts with the Black Demon Realm later.
But Zhang Ruochen frowned, saying, "It might not be that simple. Mo Sheng can't be blind to the situation, yet he insists on using the Nether Sun Divine Wheel to seal off the Blood God Sect. He must have some ulterior motive."
Hearing this, everyone present showed a grave expression, thinking seriously.
Someone like Mo Sheng wouldn't do anything without a reason.
Since he was reluctant to retreat, they had to be on guard.
"It seems I haven't arrived too late."
A deep, resonant voice suddenly rang out.
"Shua."
Almost at the same time, all cultivators turned their gazes in the same direction.
A brilliant sacred light came into everyone's view, so intense that it was almost impossible to open their eyes.
Upon seeing the sacred light, many couldn't help but think of the source of all light, capable of dispelling all darkness in the world.
In the blink of an eye, the sacred light crossed tens of thousands of miles, appearing outside the Blood God Sect.
The sacred light slowly faded, revealing a tall, slender figure eight feet high.
This person wore a white robe, spotless, exuding an extremely sacred aura, as if to purify all darkness and filth in the world.
He had golden hair and blue eyes. Each strand of hair shimmered, and his eyes were like two sapphires, seemingly hiding two vast, boundless seas.
The most striking thing was the massive beast behind him—a cyan dragon, tethered by a silver-white rope through its nostrils, casually pulled along like a livestock.
"The leader of the Paradise Realm, Zhou Yu. He's here too. It seems his earlier deep foray into the wilderness was to capture this Azure Heaven Saint Dragon." A strong expert couldn't help but exclaim.
"Rumble."
As his words fell, a huge commotion occurred in the sky.
A massive fireball streaked across the sky, vanishing in an instant, but everyone clearly felt a terrifying aura, no weaker than the one emanating from Zhou Yu.
Everyone stared at the direction the fireball had flown, their hearts trembling. There was another expert?
It seemed the Blood God Sect was truly doomed.
(End of chapter)